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Africa News Tonight: Mpox outbreak sparks concerns, Sudan floods endanger displaced families, Botswana wins big in Olympics - August 09, 2024

2024/8/9
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Health officials are warning of a widespread outbreak of mpox cases in 16 African countries, raising concern over the risk of it spreading to more areas across the continent. The United Nations refugee agency warns seasonal rains and severe flooding in war-torn Sudan are worsening the plight of thousands of displaced people in dire need of humanitarian aid. There was a huge win for Botswana in the men’s 200 meters in the Paris Olympics.